League One side East Kilbride have confirmed that they have entered into a Co-operation Agreement with Celtic.
The South Lanarkshire club, managed by Mick Kennedy, secured promotion into Scottish football's third tier, with the club now having three Celtic academy products within their ranks.
East Kilbride Football Club can today confirm a Co-operation Agreement with Scottish Premiership side, Celtic. As part of this agreement, the previously announced, Rhys Dargie, alongside goalkeeper, Marcus Gill & midfielder, Liam Kennedy have joined the club.#WelcomeToEK pic.twitter.com/kLqQi5yMiX
— East Kilbride FC (@officialEKFC) September 3, 2026
Forward Rhys Dargie, who joined on loan last month, has been joined by goalkeeper Marcus Gill, as well as highly-rated midfielder Liam Kennedy, who appeared on the first-team bench versus Falkirk last weekend.
In a short statement on their X account, East Kilbride posted, "East Kilbride Football Club can today confirm a Co-operation Agreement with Scottish Premiership side, Celtic.
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As part of this agreement, the previously announced, Rhys Dargie, alongside goalkeeper, Marcus Gill & midfielder, Liam Kennedy have joined the club."
This Co-operation Agreement marks the second of its kind involving the Scottish champions this season, following Dumbarton's announcement last month.
As part of that move, Owen Hartington and Aidan Rice joined the League Two side.
